Residence Hall Closings 2016-2017

The Residence Hall at Stuart Street Hostel will be closed to BFIT residential students during the following periods. Please make note of these dates and make appropriate arrangements ahead of time.

Fall Opening and Move-in Day:

For new students: Wednesday August 31, 2016

For returning students: Sunday September 4, 2016

Winter Recess Closing: Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 12:00pm

Spring Semester Opening: Sunday January 15, 2017 at 12:00pm

Spring Break Closing: Friday March 3, 2017 at 6:00pm

Spring Break Opening: Sunday March 12, 2017 at 12:00pm

End of the Year Closing: Thursday May 4, 2017 at 12:00pm*

*Students should plan to depart 24 hours after their last final, or by Thursday May 4, 2017.

Students must visit the Director of Student Life with any conflicts or concerns regarding the above dates. Any student petitioning to stay during closing breaks must fill out the Housing Break Petition Form.

Community Damage Charges and Payment

Any property damage that occurs as a result of student actions will result in repayment by the student(s) involved. Once a student(s) has been identified by the Residence Life staff or Hostel staff as having involvement they will be subject to a conduct meeting with the Director of Student Life. Included in the sanctions will be monetary repayment for all damages. The student(s) will be billed by BFIT.

If responsibility for the damage cannot be accurately determined, the entire floor will be responsible for repayment of damages. The total cost of damage and repair will be assessed by both the Hostel staff and BFIT administration. The Director of Student Life works proactively to maintain the safety and cleanliness of the residence hall, which means students may face community charges for constant disregard for the maintenance of the living area.

Students wishing to appeal room damage charges must do so, in writing, within 30 days of the charges being applied to the student’s account. All appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Director of Student Life. Community damage charges that are applied to the whole floor, or a group on the floor, are not able to be appealed.

Charges that are applied to a student's account can be paid in person at the Student Accounts office (in Enrollment Services) or online HERE. Make sure you use the "Housing Deposit" section.

College Store

A limited amount of Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology Gear can be purchased at the College Store located off the lobby of the Franklin Union Building.